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Have you noticed that there is too much or too little draft coming through your chimney flue? Has there been an increase in your energy bills due to a drafty chimney? Maybe, you have found water damage around the path of your chimney? If so, than you may consider installing a chimney top or cap. Chimney caps are an inexpensive guard against many problems that might occur in relation to owning a chimney.

Standard caps are made from a number of different materials and serve multiple functions. Theses materials include steel, stainless steel, copper, and aluminum. Most models feature side screening which keeps most birds and small animals out of the chimney. Some people use a chimney for a gas fireplace or a wood fireplace, some for a wood-burning stove. A chimney top serves as an access point to oxygen, protection from uncontrollable elements such as rain and wind, and a way to keep unwanted visitors out of the chimney flue.

Overtime, the chimney tops on your home may gradually form rust depending on the type of metal that was used during installation. This rust has the potential of running down the chase and leading to imperfections in your chimney as well as your roof. With over 25 years experience providing quality installation of architectural metals, Showalter Roofing and their trained staff of professionals can install a quality chimney top to your home.